WHEDA expands propane resources for businesses

MADISON –There’s some help out there for businesses in need of propane.

The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) is expanding its $3 million Propane Guarantee Program.

The expansion is designed to help businesses make propane purchases more quickly.

“Many small businesses have contacted WHEDA requesting assistance to purchase or pay for propane. Some of those businesses informed us they may have to cease operations until propane prices fall. WHEDA is very pleased to put in place this expansion to help our small businesses address the current crisis and remain open for business,” said WHEDA Executive Director Wyman Winston in a release.

The expansion of and changes to the Propane Guarantee Program were approved last Friday.